The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the return of its festive season bus shuttle services to selected national parks.
In a statement on Tuesday, December 16, KWS said the shuttle services will operate on specific days throughout the festive season under the Jiachilie in Kenya Parks holiday campaign.
According to the agency, the services will be available at the Nairobi National Park, Aberdare National Park, and Lake Nakuru National Park.
In announcing the move, KWS said the service will resume starting this weekend and will run on limited days during the holiday period.
“Starting this weekend, 20th December, we’re bringing back the bus shuttle service on weekends and public holidays only through the festive season as part of the Jiachilie in Kenya Parks holiday campaign.
“Explore our parks with ease at!Nairobi National Park, Aberdare National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park,” the agency announced.
At Nairobi National Park, shuttle charges for Citizens and East Africa Community (EAC) visitors are set at Ksh1,500 for adults and Ksh750 for children, while residents will pay Ksh2,000 for adults and Ksh1,000 for children.
Two trips will be available daily at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with the pickup point at the Nairobi National Park Main Gate.
For Aberdare National Park, Citizens and EAC visitors will pay Ksh1,000 for adults and Ksh750 for children, while residents will be charged Ksh1,500 for adults and Ksh1,000 for children.
The shuttle will operate one trip at 9:00 a.m., with pickup at the Post Office in Nyeri.
At Lake Nakuru National Park, shuttle fees for Citizens and EAC visitors are Ksh1,750 for adults and Ksh850 for children, while residents will pay Ksh2,000 for adults and Ksh1,000 for children.
Two daily trips are scheduled at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with pickup at the Railways area near the police station.
